Update Thurs Jan 22
After a bit more shoveling last night, the course is in excellent condition. There should only be one spot with a bit of grass showing through, but other than that, we have full coverage.
Update Wed Jan 21
Thanks to the shoveling efforts of volunteers, the race is on! The 1300m race will use the 900m course instead. Our warmup loop is not suitable for race skis. Bring both training and race skis so that you can make the call which to use for racing.
Also new: we added a “Beginner Pee Wee” category with a shorter distance.
Update Sun Jan 18
We took a hit from the warm weather, so we have some thin spots. We did some shoveling today, so things look promising for holding the race. Depending on what mother nature decides, we may be eliminating the 1300m course and using the 900m course instead.
WRNSC is proud to host the Waterloo King’s Court Sprints on Sat Jan 24, a part of the SOD Paraffin Race Series.
Registration
Registration: Zone4.ca — closes Thus Jan 22 8pm
Late Registration: $10 extra per racer
If cancellation is required due to poor trail conditions, the decision will be announced by Thurs Jan 22 5pm on wrnsc.ca.
Schedule: Sat Jan 24
Race Office Opens: 8:30am
Bib Pickup: 8:30am
Qualification (500m & 900m): 10:00am
Heats (100m): 11:00am
Heats (500m & 900m): 11:30pm
Detailed heat schedule TBD based on registrations
Heats for each group will run to completion before starting the next group. Races will run from shortest distance to longest distance.
Cost:
Atom category: $10
All other categories: $15
late registration: $10 extra
Competitors who do not return their bib at the end of the race will be charged $100 for replacement of each bib.
Format:
Races will be free technique. Athletes will first compete in the individual-start qualifiers, and will then be seeded into mass-start heats with four skiers. All athletes racing the same distance will be combined for heats. The first two athletes in each heat will move up to the next fastest heat, and the remaining two athletes will move down. We will run 2-4 heats per category depending on the number of registered athletes.
There will be no qualification round the 100m distance; these skiers will only compete in heats.
This race is a part of the Southern Ontario District Paraffin Series. We ask that no fluoro-based waxes and toppers are used on any athlete’s skis. Let’s make this a fun and accessible race for everyone.
| Category | Age Dec 31, 2014 | Year of Birth | Distance |
| Atom Girls / Boys | 0-8 | 2006 & younger | 100 m |
| Beginner Pee-wee Girls / Boys | 9-11 | 2003 – 2005 | 100 m |
| Pee-wee Girls / Boys | 9-11 | 2003 – 2005 | 500 m |
| Midget Girls / Boys | 12-13 | 2001 – 2002 | 500 m |
| Juvenile Girls / Boys | 14-15 | 1999 – 2000 | 900 m |
| Junior Girls / Boys | 16-17 | 1997 – 1998 | 900 m |
| Open Women / Men | 18+ | 1996 & older | |
| Paranordic Standing | 900 m | ||
| Paranordic Sitski | 900 m* |
Notes:
Washrooms will be available, but there is no indoor resting space for athletes. Be prepared to spend the day outside.
Drinks and fruit will be provided at the finish line. There is no canteen on site, however, there is a Tim Hortons nearby.
Please let us know if you are bringing sitski athletes so that we can discuss appropriate courses.
Given current snow conditions, bring both rock skis and race skis so that you can make the decision as to which pair you want to race on.
Please contact Colin Rhodes colin.rhodes@gmail.com for more information.